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Abu Qasida A, Delay A, Guerid S, Gisquet H, Frobert P, Delay E. Latissimus dorsi seroma prevention with running quilting suture using barbed suture. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2024; 69:239-248. [PMID: 37429801 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2023.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
Abstract
Dorsal seroma is a common complication of autologous latissimus dorsi flap (ALDF) in breast reconstruction, and has limited the use of this technique, despite its aesthetic success. It is important to find a right technique to limit the incidence of seroma formation after ALDF. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerance of a dorsal quilting technique called "running quilting" using barbed resorbable suture in seroma prevention. Three hundred patients who underwent ALDF breast reconstruction in the period between 2004 and 2014 were included in this study. The population was divided in 3 groups; without quilting, with simple quilting suture, and with running quilting using barbed suture. The incidence of small seromas (requiring 1 or 2 aspirations during routine postoperative visits without adding additional appointments to the follow-up routine) was not significantly decreased: it was 54% in the non-quilted group, 47% in group 2 Quilting, and 34% in group 3 running quilting. However, quilting reduced the duration of drainage, and the rate of late seromas (from 8% to 0%), and chronic sero-hematomas completely disappeared in our experience. Running quilting using barbed suture is highly effective in preventing late and refractory donor-site seromas. Its effectiveness is expected to increase the use of ALDF in breast reconstruction, which we consider currently as one of the best autologous reconstruction techniques.
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- A Abu Qasida
- Département de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Centre Léon-Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Département de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Centre Léon-Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Département de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Centre Léon-Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Département de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Centre Léon-Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Département de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Centre Léon-Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Département de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Centre Léon-Bérard, Lyon, France; Clinique Charcot, 51, rue du Commandant-Charcot, 69110 Sainte-Foy-lès-lyon, France.
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Lee JH, Ryu JY, Lee JS, Choi KY, Chung HY, Cho BC, Lee J, Park HY, Yang JD. Effect of Topical Tranexamic Acid on Seroma Formation in a Rat Mastectomy Model. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022; 46:3063-3071. [PMID: 35984468 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-022-03032-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Seroma is the most common complication after mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether the topical application of tranexamic acid would be useful to reduce seromas in a rat mastectomy model. METHODS Forty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups. After mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection, 0.4 mL of normal saline was administered to group A in the dead space. In group B, 0.4 mL of a triamcinolone mixed solution was administered. In group C, 0.4 mL of a tranexamic acid (10 mg/kg) mixed solution was administered. In group D, 0.4 mL of a tranexamic acid (50 mg/kg) mixed solution was administered. Gross examination, assessment with micro-computed tomography (CT), quantitative analysis via aspiration, and histopathologic assessment were implemented 7 and 14 days postoperatively. RESULTS No other complications such as wound infection and skin necrosis were observed. At postoperative week 1, groups B and C showed significantly lower seroma volume values on micro-CT (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05, respectively) and seroma volume values at aspiration (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively) than group A. According to histopathologic analysis, inflammation was observed more frequently in groups A and D than in the other groups, and angiogenesis was more active in groups B and C than in the other groups. CONCLUSIONS Topical application of tranexamic acid was as effective as topical application of triamcinolone to prevent seroma formation. The stability of tranexamic acid was confirmed when the high dose of tranexamic acid was used. NO LEVEL ASSIGNED This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each submission to which Evidence-Based Medicine rankings are applicable. This excludes Review Articles, Book Reviews, and manuscripts that concern Basic Science, Animal Studies, Cadaver Studies, and Experimental Studies. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Jung Ho Lee
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea.
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Papanikolaou A, Minger E, Pais MA, Constantinescu M, Olariu R, Grobbelaar A, Lese I. Management of Postoperative Seroma: Recommendations Based on a 12-Year Retrospective Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11175062. [PMID: 36078992 PMCID: PMC9457167 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11175062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Seroma formation is a serious postoperative complication. Since the management algorithms available in the literature are scarce, we aimed to analyze our experience with postoperative seroma in order to identify indicators for revisional surgery and propose recommendations for management. Methods: This retrospective study included all patients with postoperative seroma treated in a tertiary university hospital from 2008 to 2020. Patients’ demographics, medical history, and seroma treatment details were recorded and analyzed. Results: Overall, 156 patients were included: 41% were initially treated through needle aspiration, with 61% eventually undergoing surgical treatment for postoperative seroma. Comorbidities, such as heart failure and coronary heart disease, were significantly associated with an increased need for revisional surgery (p < 0.05). Both a duration of >40 days of repeated needle aspirations and drain re-insertions were significantly correlated with an increased risk for revisional surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Patients requiring seroma aspiration should be counseled on surgical treatment sooner rather than later, as prolonged aspiration time (over 40 days) greatly increases the risk of surgical revision. Moreover, the reinsertion of a drain should only be used as a temporizing measure, at most, and patients requiring a drain to control the size of the seroma should promptly be scheduled for a surgical revision.
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- Athanasios Papanikolaou
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
- Department for BioMedical Research, University of Bern, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
- Department for BioMedical Research, University of Bern, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
- Department for BioMedical Research, University of Bern, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
- Department for BioMedical Research, University of Bern, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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Timmermans FW, Mokken SE, Smit JM, Zwanenburg PR, van Hout N, Bouman MB, Middelkoop E, Mullender MG. Within-patient randomized clinical trial comparing incisional negative-pressure wound therapy with suction drains in gender-affirming mastectomies. Br J Surg 2021; 108:925-933. [PMID: 34244715 PMCID: PMC10364878 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Incisional negative-pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) is widely adopted by different disciplines for multiple indications. Questions about the most appropriate uses and value of iNPWT have been raised. METHODS An open-label within-patient RCT was conducted in transgender men undergoing gender-affirming mastectomies. The objective was to determine the effect of iNPWT as a substitute for standard dressing and suction drains on wound healing complications. One chest side was randomized to receive the iNPWT intervention, and the other to standard dressing with suction drain. The primary endpoints were wound healing complications (haematoma, seroma, infection, and dehiscence) after three months. Additional outcomes were pain according to a numerical rating scale and patient satisfaction one week after surgery. RESULTS Eighty-five patients were included, of whom 81 received both the iNPWT and standard treatment. Drain removal criteria were met within 24 h in 95 per cent of the patients. No significant decrease in wound healing complications was registered on the iNPWT side, but the seroma rate was significantly increased. In contrast, patients experienced both significantly less pain and increased comfort on the iNPWT side. No medical device-related adverse events were registered. CONCLUSION Substituting short-term suction drains with iNPWT in gender-affirming mastectomies increased the seroma rates and did not decrease the amount of wound healing complications. Registration number: NTR7412 (Netherlands Trial Register).
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- F W Timmermans
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Red Cross Hospital, Beverwijk, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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